Police Issue Terror Alert

In shortThe Uganda Police Force is closely monitoring information of the Al Shabab terrorists infiltration into the country and warned the public to be on the lookout during celebration marking the start of the New Year.

Police have issued a terror alert, ahead of the new year festivities scheduled for later today.

The alert stems from reports that suspected Al Shabab terrorists have sneaked into the country.

On Friday, the Inspector General of Police, Lt. Gen. Kale Kayihura issued a statement saying he has received credible information showing the infiltration of Al Shabab into the country.

The statement says the terrorists plan to carry out attacks during the New Year festivities targeting mainly the city.

Police have urged the organizers of events and proprietors of public places of entertainment such as hotels, beaches, restaurants, bars, markets, parking yards, and places of worship, to implement strong counter terrorism security measures.

Police want organizers to pay attention to access control, as well as the internal security of premises.

Police want revelers to look out for, abandoned items or packages especially those with hanging wires and report to the nearest police.

Kayihura assured members of the public that police and other security agencies would secure the city and the whole country. We shall ensure that you go through the New Year festivities without any incident and wished everybody to celebrate the golden jubilee of independence.